FCC hits pirate radio operators with $2.3 million in fines
The FCC has imposed $2.3 million in fines against three pirate radio operators in New York and Oregon.
Year: 2023
T-Mobile acquiring parent company of Mint Mobile
T-Mobile has agreed to buy Ka’ena Corporation, the parent company of Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, for $1.35 billion.
Twitter account for Tucker Carlson not “hacked,” spokesperson says
An updated Twitter biography for Fox News personality Tucker Carlson was not the result of a hack, according to a spokesperson.
Russian court declares RFE/RL “bankrupt” over fines
A Russian court has found RFE/RL bankrupt for failing to pay foreign agent fees as required under that country’s law.
Apple ruined Spotify’s plan for high-quality audio tier
Apple’s rollout of high-fidelity music as part of an Apple Music subscription ruined Spotify’s plans to charge more for the same feature.
Sinclair’s Diamond Sports files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Arizona Diamondbacks, Buffalo Sabres and DirecTV are among Diamond Sports’ biggest creditors, according to bankruptcy documents.
DirecTV sues Nexstar over retransmission fees
DirecTV says Nexstar’s shared services agreements amount to a conspiracy to raise retransmission fees for channels.
How to cancel or change your Dish or Sling TV subscription
Dish Network customers have a few options to change or cancel their service after February’s large-scale cyberattack.
SiriusXM sports programming executive to leave company
A SiriusXM executive in charge of sports programming is leaving the company after nearly two decades.
Nuvyyo still committed to ATSC 3.0 version of Tablo
Nuvyyo is still developing a Tablo device that is capable of receiving ATSC 3.0 signals, a spokesperson confirmed.
Family sues iHeartMedia over TV news helicopter crash
The family of a North Carolina TV meteorologist killed in a helicopter crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against iHeartMedia.
Feds move to protect Roku’s $487 million in SVB
Cash deposited by Roku with Silicon Valley Bank will be protected thanks to action by the U.S. federal government over the weekend.
Dish hit with $469 million judgment in patent dispute
Dish Network has been ordered to pay $469 million to a technology company that patented a technique to filter certain materials from streaming video services.
YouTube TV inks deal for Nexstar CW stations
YouTube TV and Nexstar Media Group have signed a deal to bring five dozen CW Network stations to the streaming service.
CBS channels could return to Fubo TV under new deal
The CBS affiliate board has signaled a willingness to make a deal that could restore stations to Fubo TV and keep them on other services.
Cheapest way to stream NCAA March Madness on Roku
The most-exciting tournament in college sports will start this week.
Streaming TV schedule for 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament
Stream every 2023 NCAA March Madness men’s college basketball tournament game on CBS/Paramount Plus, TBS, TNT and Tru TV.
NCAA March Madness tournament to be widely streamed
Some of the NCAA March Madness tournament will be free on CBS; others will require access to a pay TV streaming subscription like Sling TV.
WBD scraps plans for new app, will rebrand HBO Max instead
“Max” will simply replace the existing HBO Max app, possibly as soon as late May, according to a source.
Disney CEO says evaluating long-term business for Hulu
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the economics of streaming products are “tricky,” and the company is evaluating whether acquiring all of Hulu makes sense.
YouTube TV bugs are being fixed, official says
Engineers at YouTube TV are working to address a number of technical issues that are mostly plaguing Apple TV users.
YouTube to remove overlay banner ads in April
YouTube will drop the overlay ad format in April, a move that could win over viewers but alienate marketers and small businesses.
Best Buy starts selling Roku-built TV sets
Roku’s own line of smart television sets have started popping up at Best Buy stores and online.
Disney drops Sinclair-owned ABC affiliates from Hulu
Hulu has been forced to pull dozens of local ABC affiliates owned by the Sinclair from its live television package.
WFAN host takes caller to task over mental health
A New York sportscaster blasted a listener on-air who downplayed mental health issues during a segment on Tuesday.
Fox News ratings unhurt by Dominion lawsuit controversy
Fox News Channel was the most-watched cable news network in the country last week, suggesting its legal turbulence isn’t steering viewers away.
SiriusXM to offer broadcasts of IndyCar Series races
SiriusXM will offer more than a dozen live broadcasts of IndyCar Series races this year.
T-Mobile to gift free MLB.TV subscription to customers
T-Mobile has renewed its partnership with Major League Baseball that allows it to offer customers one of their favorite annual perks.
Roku hires Amazon’s Dan Jedda for CFO role
Roku has hired former Amazon executive Dan Jedda to serve as its new chief financial officer, starting later this year.
Fired Dallas reporter complains about media coverage
A newspaper reporter fired for a tweet has criticized media coverage of her dismissal for not focusing on an unrelated union bargaining effort.
Nexstar exec defends fight with Paramount, Fubo TV
A Nexstar executive said an ongoing fight with Paramount and Fubo TV is more about principles than it is about money.
Family buries Florida reporter killed in shooting
A Florida reporter who was shot and killed while on assignment last month has been laid to rest, his family affirmed this week.
Ex-Fubo TV worker demands settlement in termination case
A television producer who is suing Fubo TV for wrongful termination has sent a settlement demand letter to the company ahead of a potential jury trial.
SiriusXM to air World Baseball Classic tournament
SiriusXM will air live broadcasts from every game of the World Baseball Classic, starting this week.
Gigi Sohn withdraws from nomination for FCC spot
Gigi Sohn, the Biden administration’s pick to fill a vacancy at the FCC, has withdrawn her name from consideration.
Writer on “Shitty Media Men” list settles defamation case
A writer whose name appeared on the “Shitty Media Men” list has settled his defamation case for six figures, according to a report.
Spectrum unlocks movies for Women’s History Month
Spectrum TV is unlocking dozens of women-centric films and documentaries in celebration of Women’s History Month.
Amazon to stream Black Friday NFL game for free
Amazon will broadcast a special Black Friday telecast of a National Football League game for free later this year.
Byron Allen launches bid for Paramount’s BET
Byron Allen is reportedly interested in acquiring the BET Media Group from Paramount Global, according to a new report.
NewsNation to franchise The Hill brand for panel show
NewsNation will launch a political affairs panel show that franchises the brand name of its politics-centric website The Hill.